A UK power of attorney is an important legal document and, if you have one, there may be circumstances in which you wish to make changes to it. In this article, we look at what these circumstances are and how you can make changes.
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What kinds of Lasting Power of Attorney might I wish to make?
There are two different legal instruments – one relating to health and welfare and the other dealing with property and financial affairs. Your LPA will be binding in England and Wales, but there is a different process in other parts of the UK.
When might I wish to make changes to an LPA?
An LPA is a complex document and there may be circumstances in which a change is necessary. For example, you may have to replace an attorney. This may be because they have pre-deceased you, or because you no longer consider them trustworthy to act in your best interests. There could also be a change in your personal circumstances or the preferences you have set out in the document.
Is it easy to make changes?
Once an LPA is registered, changes can be difficult. Simple changes, such as a change of address of an attorney can be made without remaking the LPA. However, significant changes, such as removing an attorney, may mean cancelling the existing LPA and making a new one.